Most of the Edwin Jagger line is pretty good. I bought a "low end" brush 10 years ago, and it still holds up well. It all boils down to how much you want to spend.
Their shavers are very nicely made, and in comparison with an entry level German-made Merkur, the Edwin Jagger is just THAT much nicer in terms of quality, materials and finish. If you want to get something purely for travel, Merkur makes a travel sized shaver as well which I bring on all my business and personal trips.
Keep an open mind as to what they sell. There are a lot of other shops in Vancouver that carry different lines, but I find most of it is just run-of-the-mill. For shave creams, I have had excellent results using Taylor of Old Bond Street, also a British brand. The folks at Revolucion won't steer you the wrong way. Be prepared to cough up a few extra bucks, but just remember, this is for your dad, and not just some chump off the street!
